An established Australian structural steel and engineering business is looking for an experiencedSenior Estimatorto join its Brisbane team.
This is not a role where you'll simply sit behind a desk pricing drawings.
We're looking for an experienced structural steel estimator who canown the full estimating process, work directly with clients, price complex and high-value projects and play an active role in turning tenders into profitable work.
You'll have plenty of autonomy, a strong existing team around you and the opportunity to influence bid strategy while mentoring developing estimators.
The Role
Reporting to the Lead Estimator and working closely with senior management, project delivery and the wider estimating team, you'll take ownership of a broad portfolio of structural steel opportunities.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading estimates forcomplex and high-value structural steel projects
Managing tenders from initial enquiry through pricing, submission, negotiation and handover
Reviewing drawings, specifications, scope and project requirements
Preparing accurate labour, material, fabrication and installation estimates
Identifying commercial risks, exclusions and scope opportunities
Developing competitive bid and pricing strategies
Managing your own portfolio and tender pipeline
Working directly with clients throughout the estimating process
Attending client meetings, tender interviews and post-tender negotiations
Building strong relationships with builders and other construction stakeholders
Following up tenders and gathering win/loss feedback
Leading detailed handovers into project delivery
Reviewing estimates prepared by junior team members
Mentoring junior and cadet estimators
Working closely with project management, drafting, workshop and leadership teams
Helping improve estimating processes, accuracy and conversion rates
This is a genuinelyend-to-end estimating position,



with the autonomy to run complex projects with minimal oversight.
About You
We're looking for someone who knows structural steel estimating and understands that winning good work isn't simply about being the cheapest.
You'll ideally bring:
Extensivestructural steel estimating experience
Experience pricing complex and high-value construction projects
Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and installation
Ability to confidently interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills
Experience managing tenders from enquiry through to award and handover
Confidence dealing directly with clients
Established relationships within structural steel and/or construction would be highly regarded
Experience mentoring or supporting junior estimators
Experience withStrumis or similar estimating software
Robust take-off software capability
Current White Card
A proactive, commercially minded approach
Most importantly, you'll be someone who can take ownership.
You won't need somebody looking over your shoulder on every tender – you'll have the experience and judgement to know what needs to happen and when to elevate something.
Why Consider It?
This is a senior estimating position with an established structural steel business delivering technically challenging projects across the construction sector.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Own significant and complex tenders
Work directly with key clients
Influence bid and pricing strategy
Have genuine autonomy over your portfolio
Mentor and develop junior estimators
Work alongside experienced estimating, project and operational teams
Play a direct role in improving conversion, margin and the future project pipeline
If you're an experiencedStructural Steel Estimatorlooking for more ownership, client exposure and influence than simply turning around quotes, this is worth a conversation.
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